Diesel Repair

  • Is It Okay to Idle A Diesel?

    You’ve likely heard that diesel engines are ok to idle indefinitely, and that it’s even good for them. Where does this logic come from, and is it true? Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO has the answers.

  • Is It Time to Buy New, or Fix What You Have?

    Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, there will come a day when it’s time to ask the question - has the time come to get a new truck? Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO is here to help you decide.

  • Is Your Airbag Service Light On? Why You Shouldn't Ignore it!

    Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.

  • Is Your Diesel's Injection Pump Having Issues?

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    Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Ram diesel pickup, your engine is likely equipped with an injection pump. While injection pumps have been gradually phased out on modern engines, they are still an integral part of most diesel engine operations. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we specialize in maintenance and repair on Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke engines, including injection pumps.

  • Is Your Truck Ready For An Engine Replacement?

    Your truck was built for work. Whether you drive a Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck was designed to endure, day in and day out. Nonetheless, eventually, there will come a time where your engine needs major repair - and you’ll have to make a decision on what to do next. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we’re here to help.

  • Know When To Buy a New Vehicle

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    Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, there will come a day when you have to ask the question - has the time come to get a new truck? Knowing when to throw in the towel or decide to keep the vehicle you have can be a difficult task. Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO is here to help you decide.

  • Let Us Build S Fleet Service Program That Works For You!

    While most fleet vehicles are chosen for their reliability, low maintenance, and durability, sometimes maintaining several of them at a time can become overwhelming. Just keeping up with the maintenance schedule alone is a task and then to ensure you keep your scheduled routes for those fleet vehicles is another task in itself. Let Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City put your mind at ease, with our fleet maintenance programs for any and all fleet vehicles. We will take the stress from your business fleet program and get your fleet trucks and fleet cars running at optimum performance with a routine that works for your business that often REDUCES costs!

  • Light vs. Heavy Duty Trucks - What's the Difference?

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    Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO services all kinds of trucks, regardless of weight class. From small trucks to semi’s, we’ve got you covered. For the sake of curiosity, however, what classifies a truck as light or heavy-duty?

  • Looking For Custom Suspension?

    At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we know that your diesel pickup is more than just transportation; you want a truck that can perform, both at work, off-road, and on the street. A major aspect of your truck’s abilities lies in the suspension components you choose to install. Our team of expert technicians has the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to take your truck to the next level and provide you with a suspension setup tailored to your specific needs.

  • Maintaining a Diesel Fuel System

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    Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here are some important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your fleet running smoothly. While your system and components should typically be serviced by a professional technician, there are some things you can be conscious of that will go a long way toward keeping your engine in good shape.

  • Maintaining Fluid Levels in Your Truck

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    Correct fluid levels are essential to keeping your Ram, Ford, or Chevrolet diesel pickup on the road. Luckily, checking your coolant, oil, brake, and transmission fluid are easy to do, and will save you from a variety of issues down the road. Here’s what you should know about keeping the fluid levels in your truck maintained, from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO.

  • Maintaining the Exhaust on Your Diesel

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    We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

  • Maintaining the Exhaust on Your Diesel

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    We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

  • Maintaining Your Diesel Fleet

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    While diesel trucks are some of the best vehicles on the road today, sometimes maintaining a fleet of them can become overwhelming. Let Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City put your mind at ease, with our fleet maintenance programs for diesel fleet vehicles.

  • Maintaining Your Diesel Injectors

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    Your injectors are the mechanism that delivers fuel into the cylinders of your diesel engine. As such, they’re clearly important. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we will diagnose, maintain, and repair any injector issues you may be experiencing with your commercial or fleet trucks, in a timely and professional manner.

  • Maintaining Your Electrical Systems

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    Electrical issues in a vehicle have always been difficult to track down; with the complexity of modern vehicles ever-increasing, sometimes it can seem nearly impossible. Fortunately, at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, our team of expert technicians is well trained and perfectly equipped to track down and repair even the most evasive issues in your Ford, Dodge, or Chevy diesel pickup.

  • Maintenance and Repair for Your Diesel

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    You know our diesel technicians here at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO are here to assist you with all your Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup service needs. Sometimes, however, your trailer needs some attention too. Luckily, we’ll take care of that.

  • Maintenance for the Head Gaskets on Your Diesel

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    It’s important to keep you Duramax, Cummins, or Power stroke diesel in shape and running strong. Let the technicians at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO keep your Chevy, Ford, or Ram pickup in great shape and ready for anything.

  • Maintenance Tips for Your Turbocharger

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    The turbo on your diesel pickup is a precision engineered component. As a result, proper maintenance is essential to keeping it going strong. At tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPM, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, turbos don’t really require any special maintenance - they just make the maintenance you do all the more important.

  • Only The Best Parts for Your Ride

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    Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck is a quality engineered machine. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we honor that quality - not only in our service, but in the parts, we provide as well.

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Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair

2900 Renns Lake Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
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